Tag: School

Last week, after dropping Leela off to her first day of 4th grade at school, I came home and a wave of exhaustion, relaxation, elation and depression all hit at once. My 7th grader, Tara, started a new Middle School two weeks earlier. Back to school bliss…

As a self-proclaimed and nerd and person of the internet there are three days of the year that make my soul so so happy. There’s May 4, or “May the Fourth” – as in May the Force Be With You. Then there’s October 3 because any self-respecting…

Two months ago 7 year old Tiana Parker was sent home from school because her hair cut was considered “distracting.” What was her haircut? Thin dreadlocks tied back in a bow. The Oklahoma public school that sent her home has a policy that says “hairstyles such as…

There’s a new girl power anthem, and Beyonce isn’t singing it – it’s your daughter. They are telling you they are tired of being cast as “Princess Maids.” They like colors that aren’t pink or purple. They are telling you they are tired of being typecast by…

Are you already thinking about what you want for Christmas? When 8-year old Ryan’s mom asked him and his twin sister to write their letters to Santa early (so she could get a head start on saving up for it) the only thing Ryan asked Santa for…

The INTENT blog is a chronicle of my intention and search to find more meaning, more joy, and more balance in my life.My hope is that by telling my story – and those of others –I can share some of the wisdom I have gathered from friends, experts, and family as well as inspire others with my own successes (and failures).

Beyond all else, my heartfelt intention is for the Intent blog and app to spark a global conversation about living with intent, one that provides hope to those who feel dissatisfied, encourages those who are eager to discover their own passions, and gives us all the opportunity to support one another in our quest for balance and purpose, connection, and joy.

I hope you will be motivated by the changes I make and are inspired by others’ stories, intrigued by some of the fascinating scientific findings, and encouraged and supported by the insights you come across along the way. I also hope you will share your intents and experiences on Intent.com or our Intent app.